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LOOPS

Angler’s loop
KNOT SCORE
If you’re looking for a tenacious loop that will hold even slippery line, such Strength
as bungee rope, then this might just do the trick. Traditionally used by Security

anglers to tie loops in gut fishing lines, it’s got a mighty grip and will Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
probably jam in regular rope. So avoid using it on mooring lines, unless
Usefulness
you want a permanent loop, and use it with the small stuff instead.

1 Form an overhand loop and pass 2 Pass the end through the loop to 3 Pass the working end back through
the working end under it. make an overhand knot, and form a the loop and over the standing part.
large bight.

4 Tuck the end between the bight 5 Tighten the knot,
and the original loop. keeping the end at
right angles to the
knot as far as possible.